Radford University - Recognition
Radford University continues to be recognized for the strength of its academic programs, the success of its sustainability efforts, and dedication to excellence.
"Best Colleges and Universities in the Southeast"
– The Princeton Review, 2004-2020
"Best Regional Universities" in the South
– U.S. News & World Report, 2013-2020
"Top Public Schools" – South - #12
– U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs
– U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Most Admired Interior Design Schools
DesignIntelligence, 2019
Best Colleges for Criminal Justice
Niche.com, 2020
Best Colleges for Sports Management
Niche.com, 2020
Military Friendly School Designation
VIQTORY, 2020
"College of Distinction"
– Colleges of Distinction, 2019-2020
"Best Colleges for Your Money"
– MONEY, 2015-2019
"Best Colleges for Veterans - South"
– U.S. News & World Report, 2020
"Best RN Programs in Virginia"
– RegisteredNursing.org, 2019
"Best Business Schools"
– The Princeton Review, 2012-2019
"Top Green Colleges in the Nation"
– The Princeton Review, 2010-2019
“Top 50 Schools Offering Finance Degrees” – #15
– Study.com, 2019
“Best Value Journalism Program” in Virginia, Top 20 in U.S.
– College Factual, 2019
“Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice”
– U.S. News & World Report, 2020
“Best Part-time MBA”
– U.S. News & World Report, 2020
“Best Master of Social Work” program
– U.S. News & World Report, 2020